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In this final episode of the series, we talk with two people who helped create this podcast: MPH student Tricia Alexander and Assistant Professor Kumi Smith. Starting out with a news clip of George Floyd’s murder, the episode focuses on how and
In this final episode of the series, we talk with two people who helped create this podcast: MPH student Tricia Alexander and Assistant Professor Kumi Smith. Starting out with a news clip of George Floyd’s murder, the episode focuses on how and
In Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “What is your life's blueprint?” speech, he says to young people who may face limitations, “But we must keep moving. We must keep going.” In this episode, we talk with the head of a 140-year-old community organi
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service, casts a long shadow over the Black community when it comes to eroding trust in the healthcare system. Adding to this distrust are the obvious health inequities Black
A Black boy in the U.S. has a nearly 1-in-3 chance of going to prison in his lifetime. For a white boy, it’s roughly 1 in 23. Some believe the “cradle-to-prison pipeline” for Black men is a forgone conclusion; others push back. What’s undeniabl
Where we live is intimately linked to our health — the life expectancy of a child born in a poor neighborhood can be 20 to 30 years shorter than a child born in an upscale neighborhood just a few miles away. For decades, we have used practices
George Floyd’s murder was one blow too many in a 400-year history of callous and inhumane treatment of Black Americans. It sparked international outrage and to date, roughly 130 U.S. states, cities, and counties have declared racism a public he
Looking back and looking forward are inescapable actions even in the midst of a pandemic: What did we learn, or not, from the past and what will be different going forward? In this last episode of the series, we explore the history and the scie
With nearly 4.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, we’re now seeing the ripple effects of the pandemic. From an increase in domestic violence to closer family relationships, these effects are both bad and good. In this episode, we e
Misinformation about the pandemic is like COVID-19 itself: highly contagious, destructive, and with no known treatment or vaccine. Misinformation, and its nefarious brother, disinformation, causes confusion and, in some cases, death. In this ep
States around the country are beginning to explore reopening their economies and getting people back to work. Some have made steps in that direction, while others watch and learn. But reopening isn’t like flipping a switch. In this episode, we
COVID-19 has drastically disrupted the way food is produced, distributed, and available in the U.S. and around the world. The toll of the virus on those who plant, pick, buy, sell, and, at times, go hungry, is increasing. In this episode, we ex
What's it like to face the coronavirus pandemic when you are incarcerated, homeless, an immigrant, or a person of color?And why is the impact of the virus so different for these groups?This podcast was published on April 17th, 2020. For mor
Widespread testing in the U.S. could be a significant help in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Right now, we’re operating blind — we don’t know how many people have the virus, how many people don’t, or how many people had the virus and could
As the coronavirus pandemic continues its exponential spread, models projecting its trajectory are becoming almost daily news.But where do the numbers come from?We thought that since these numbers inform public policy - and therefore have a
As we move from a model of containment to one of slowing the virus, our approach will shift from thinking in terms of "weeks" to "months" - and when it comes to inevitable ripple effects - even "years."We are now in a marathon, not a sprint.
In November 2019, a new variation of a familiar virus spilled over from an animal to a person in Hubei Province, China. No one had immunity to the severe respiratory syndrome the virus caused — an illness now called COVID-19.In this first ep
Rural health researcher Carrie Henning-Smith discusses how social determinants of health have an impact on the of people who live in rural areas.
Skin cancer rates are increasing, especially rates of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Cancer researcher DeAnn Lazovich shares how you can protect yourself.
Recent measles outbreaks have reignited the vaccine debate. Infectious disease researcher Mike Osterholm says that everyone should be vaccinated. He also talks about the need for a game-changing flu vaccine.
Deer tick populations are increasing in Minnesota. This is leading to an increase in the rates of tickborne diseases, including Lyme disease. Tickborne disease researcher Jonathan Oliver shares what you need to know and how you can keep yoursel
Mother's Day marks the start of National Women's Health Week. School of Public Health women's health researcher Wendy Hellerstedt talks about how women can stay healthy.
Assistant Professor talks about the social determinants of health and the role of structural racism in health outcomes.
Starting in July 2017, Minnesotans will be able to buy alcohol on Sundays for the first time in nearly a century. How will that impact health in Minnesota? We asked School of Public Health alcohol researcher Toben Nelson.
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